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Ross River – Riverway Park loop from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre)

Ross River – Riverway Park loop from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre)

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Ross River – Riverway Park loop from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre)

02:29

49.4km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 44 m for 73 m

After 28.5 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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29.5 km

Ross River

Highlight • River

Ross River starts in the Hervey Range and flows through the city before reaching the Coral Sea. It’s backed up by the Ross River Dam, which supplies much of Townsville's …

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30.7 km

Riverway Park is a large riverside parkland in Townsville, Queensland, stretching along the Ross River, and is a major recreational and cultural hub. Opened in 2006, it includes beautifully landscaped …

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44.8 km

Stairs on Public Footpath Between Houses

Highlight • Rest Area

Try to avoid if possible. It's only about 3-4 flights but you can't ride down it if on a road bike.

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47.5 km

Juliette's Gelateria

Highlight • Cafe

This is where all the cyclists hang out after a long ride 😉
Enjoy a coffee and some people spotting.

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49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

10.2 km

7.81 km

5.07 km

1.52 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

18.9 km

981 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

27°C

17°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Riverway Park

Stairs on Public Footpath Between Houses

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